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Devenish Monastic Site

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This site contains the substantial remains of Lough Erne's most important island monastery. St Molaise founded it in the 6th century on an historic pilgrim route to Croagh Patrick. It later became an Augustine Priory of St Mary. The remains include a Romanesque church and a 12th century round tower, crosses and the Priory Church. Visitors can climb the islands most striking feature, the perfect round tower, which is 30 metres tall.

There is much to be admired in the architecture of the churches with their beautifully carved intricate details. There is also a museum which contains sculpture from the churches.

The Ferry to the Island leaves from Trory point, down a short lane at the junction of the B52 to Kesh and the A32 to Ballinamallard. 1.5 miles out of Enniskillen.

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Devenish Island Monastic Site - From the Lake
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Devenish Island Monastic Site

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Getting There: The EHS Ferry to the Island leaves from Trory point, down a short lane at the junction of the B 8 2 to Kesh and the A32 to Ballinamallard 3 miles north of Enniskillen Town Centre. Alternatively a short stop on Devenish is included in the tour of Lower Lough Erne on the MV Kestrel from the 'Round O', Enniskillen.

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Devenish Monastic Site
Devenish Island
Lough Erne
Enniskillen County Fermanagh

Getting ThereThe EHS Ferry to the Island leaves from Trory point, down a short lane at the junction of the B 8 2 to Kesh and the A32 to Ballinamallard 3 miles north of Enniskillen Town Centre. Alternatively a short stop on Devenish is included in the tour of Lower Lough Erne on the MV Kestrel from the 'Round O', Enniskillen.